I asked all my friends....they all said they would if it was to their advantage to. I can't and won't.....do you think i should bend my principles?
2006-07-28 07:46:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
thank you for your answers.
the lie would have been huge and would have allowed her to go off to have an affair. but i would have had to lie to him face to face and all the way to the airport and face him on the way back also. i could'nt do it. she is now not speaking to me.
2006-07-28 11:46:06 · update #1
Don't get involved. You principles sound good but you too though could just be speaking bollocks.
2006-07-28 11:06:21 · answer #1 · answered by Jason 2 · 24⤊ 6⤋
I know a lot of people who have. The only time I have done it was when I knew that if the spouse knew, it would turn into a violent altercation.
A lot depends on what the lie is about and how you feel. I pride myself on being open and honest. A lot of times I'll just tell a friend, I won't lie for you, but I won't offer your secrets up on a silver platter either.
2006-07-28 07:50:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would lie to the spouse if I didnt really like them. But it also depends on how BIG the lie is, and how good of a friend your friend is to you. I would lie for my best friends for almost anything.
2006-07-28 07:56:06 · answer #3 · answered by Tragic Remedy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must absolutely stand by your principles. A friend who would ask you to help them to deceive someone may not be a friend for long but your principles will see you through the rest of your life.
2006-07-28 08:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by NolaD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - dont lie I believe that a person should NEVER lie - There may be a way to avoid ANSWERING a question or avoiding a question completly - just dont lie- not for yourself or anyone else
2006-07-28 07:52:00 · answer #5 · answered by noway983 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I wouldn't lie for someone. It will catch up with you if you do. If your friend really is your friend she will know how you feel about lying. Your best bet is to encourage them to be truthful. Honesty really is the best policy.
2006-07-28 07:51:47 · answer #6 · answered by Libby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personaly no. If your freind was a true friend they wouldn't put you in that position. If they have something to hide dont let them put it on you! And if it helps expalin how you feel to your friend. Ultimately its up to you...good luck, though I know you'll make the choice right for you, wink wink..
2006-07-28 08:08:38 · answer #7 · answered by Poptart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my best friend and i are like sister we been friends for over 10 years i have to say i lie to just about anyone over her she do the same for me in and min we would take and built for one another some friends just dont have that closeness i guess
2006-07-28 07:56:22 · answer #8 · answered by mommy72403 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the friend and the spouse get back together, both parties will resent you.
2006-07-28 08:00:59 · answer #9 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You stick by your principles they will always be respected - some people will not like you for it but at least they will respect you
2006-07-28 08:11:05 · answer #10 · answered by Curious39 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Create as much distance between yourself and that situation.
Your friend will respect you for it later.
2006-07-28 07:51:03 · answer #11 · answered by longrunfool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋